Ahmad Amineh

Jordanian tech pioneer bridging digital divides through inclusive connectivity solutions

Engineer Ahmad Amineh is the CEO of Zain Group's Digital Inclusion Initiative, which provided free internet access to 2 million underserved Jordanians during the pandemic. His team's 2020 'Education Without Borders' program distributed 50,000 low-cost tablets with preloaded educational content, ensuring continuity for students during school closures. This initiative was recognized by UNESCO as a model for crisis response in developing nations.

In 2022, Amineh launched the Rural Connectivity Project, deploying solar-powered microcells to bring 4G coverage to 150 remote villages. This network now supports telemedicine services through partnerships with WHO and local clinics. His work directly contributed to Jordan's 2023 National Broadband Plan, which aims to achieve 98% connectivity by 2025.

Amineh's 2021 invention, the SmartKiosk, combines public Wi-Fi access with job training modules in IT and digital marketing. Over 300 kiosks operate in refugee camps and marginalized urban areas, creating pathways to digital literacy for 150,000+ users. His TEDx talk Digital Inclusion for All (2022) has been translated into 14 languages.

In 2024, he pioneered the Jordan Cloud, a national data infrastructure managed entirely by renewable energy. This system processes 70% of government services while reducing carbon emissions by 40%. Amineh's influence extends regionally - his connectivity models are being replicated in Palestine and Yemen. The book Bridging the Divide: Ahmad Amineh's Digital Journey (2023) details his vision for equitable technology access. His latest venture, EdTech for All, provides subsidized coding courses to Syrian refugees, preparing them for global tech markets.